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3 May 2024
The politics of international financing and calls for finance beyond profits at IDA summit.
African countries need access to concessional finance that transcends financial returns as the continent grapples with the impact of climate change, mounting geopolitical tensions and other lingering ...
28 Apr 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND-UP.
Kenya No pay for striking medics, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha now says Striking health workers will not be paid for failing to show up at their workstations, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan ...
21 Apr 2024
In a world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Health workers roll out immunization campaign aiming to reach one million people. In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recomm...
21 Apr 2024
Global AI policy landscape: Countries race to regulate and harness AI’s potential
The dawn of the 21st century witnessed the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force shaping societies, economies, and geopolitics. As AI’s capabilities burgeon,...
21 Apr 2024
IMF warns of economic headwinds for Kenya and emerging economies amid global shocks.
In the ever-shifting landscape of global economics, emerging economies often find themselves navigating through a maze of challenges, both domestic and international. The International Monetary...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya’s foreign policy: A balancing act between peace and mediation
Kenya’s foreign policy has long promoted peace rather than conflict with other countries, earning it a reputation as an impartial mediator among its peers. Kenya’s commitment to non-interference i...
12 Apr 2024
FINGER ON THE PULSE.
Monday 8th April, 2024 The Amani National Congress party is faced with wrangles and confusion over plans to fold and join President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with more ...
12 Apr 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND UP.
Kenya Linturi throws Kebs under the bus over fake fertiliser fiasco The government will only compensate farmers who received 3,000 bags of fertiliser flagged as substandard, even as the Ministry of Ag...
12 Apr 2024
WHO calls for action to uphold the right to health amidst inaction, injustice and crises
On the anniversary of its founding, the Organization reiterated the need for countries to invest, tackle discrimination and intolerance, and expand equitable access to quality health services. Durin...
12 Apr 2024
Ties that ‘bond’: The push for a diaspora bond gains momentum amidst strong remittance inflows.
The country’s diverse and vast diaspora community spans globally, making the push for a diaspora bond and calls for Kenyans living abroad to invest back home more significant. In the past few ...
12 Apr 2024
Addressing Africa’s digital trade challenges: Advancing policy reforms for equitable and inclusive growth.
In the ever-evolving global commerce landscape, digital trade has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping economies and transcending traditional boundaries. From the sale of software to the strea...
12 Apr 2024
Budget struggles loom: IEA highlights impact of delayed Division of Revenue Bill on county budgets.
An analysis of the Division of Revenue Bill (DoRB), 2024, by Faith Nzomo of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) recently identified several issues that require attention before the bill is passed....
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